Crochet Shell Bag Pattern with Flower Motif. This is a richly textured crochet handbag pattern built with sturdy triple-held yarn, giving the finished bag a beautiful structure and a polished, boutique look. The body of the bag is shaped through strategic decreases that create gentle curves and depth, while pleats at the bottom help the bag stand upright and hold more items without losing its silhouette.
The design includes a lined interior reinforced with EVA for stability, making the bag durable enough for daily use. Decorative motifs—delicate flowers and leaves—are worked separately and applied to the flap for a handcrafted, elegant finish. Metal rings, grommets, and a magnetic clasp add a professional touch, while the long, thick strap makes it comfortable to carry.
This pattern blends practical construction with refined detail, perfect for crocheters who enjoy accessory projects that look both artisanal and high-end.
Materials
- Linha Camila (1000m balls): 2 balls in color 360 (brown)
- Linha Camila Brilhante Fina (500m cone): color 50 (brown), worked together
- Milward Corrente nickel-plated steel crochet hook 2 mm
- Milward Corrente Tapestry needle No. 22 for the crochet seams
- Drima thread color 6094 (brown) for lining seams
- Milward Corrente Darning needle No. 9 for lining seams
- 4 grommets, 2 metal rings, 1 magnetic clasp
- Fabric and EVA for the lining
Note — The bag is worked with triple yarn: 1 strand Camila Brilhante + 2 strands Camila.
Flowers and leaves use 2 strands of Camila.
Abbreviations and stitches:
p. = stitch; ag. = needle; carr. = row; trab. = work; nov. = ball;
pb = single crochet; corr. = chain; pa = double crochet;
p.bx = slip stitch; m.pa = half double crochet;
pa.d = treble crochet; motifs and stitch patterns follow diagrams.
Instructions
Lining
Cut the fabric and EVA following the crochet measurements.
Back of the bag
Using the two strands together, begin with a 42 cm chain and work in the stitch pattern, following the schematic for side decreases.
At 26 cm from the start, fasten off 10 cm in the center, then work each side separately, decreasing 6 cm along the inner edge in 3 steps, while also decreasing 5 cm along the outer edge in 3 steps.
After 5 cm from the start of these decreases, fasten off.
Work the other side the same, reversing the shaping.
Work 1 round of single crochet around the entire piece, forming two pleats at the bottom.
Front
Work the same as the back.
Flap
Start with a 14 cm chain, work in double crochet following the diagram to the 5th row, then fasten off.
Strap
Start with a 3 cm chain, work in single crochet.
At 92 cm long, fasten off.
Motifs
Using two strands of Camila, work each motif separately following diagrams 1 and 2.
Make 2 motifs of each type.
Finishing & Assembly
Lining
Cover the EVA with fabric. Using the darning needle and Drima thread, stitch the crochet pieces to the lining.
Use the tapestry needle to join the sides and bottom with small stitches.
Work 1 round of single crochet around the opening of the bag.
Sew 1 flower motif and 2 leaves onto the flap, then attach the flap to the bag.
Insert the grommets and metal rings at the sides and attach the strap.
Sew the second flower motif following the model.
Install the magnetic clasp between the flap and the body of the bag.